Multilingualism opens career opportunities in the public and private sectors and can raise occupational status and earning potential of individuals who are proficient in more than one language. Language skills can also serve as an important resource for learning, and development of problem-solving competencies.
In this podcast Lorena McElwain, Assistant Deputy Secretary and Director at OELA and Carol Carter, the Founder of GlobalMindED facilitate a panel discussion to inspire linguistically and culturally diverse students to cherish, nurture and revere their primary culture, heritage, and language so they can realize the short- and long-term personal, educational, and professional benefits of being multilingual. Panelists discuss how multilingualism can shape career paths and share how language skills have influenced their career trajectories.